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TripAdvisor Names Two Area Beaches Best of 2009
Fodor's Picks Clearwater Beach One Of Best Family Beaches

 



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Travellers agree, the St. Pete/Clearwater area is home to America's top beaches. Made official by TripAdvisor's 2009 list of the top ten beaches in the U.S., Fort De Soto Park took top honors for the second consecutive year, while Honeymoon Island State Park ranked ninth.


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North Beach at Fort De Soto
The world's largest online travel community praised Fort De Soto's North Beach for its "pure white sand and clear water," describing it as a "wide, family-friendly stretch" that's "both naturally beautiful and convenient." Particular kudos went to the parks many amenities, such as picnic tables, grills, and ample restrooms.

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Read more about Fort De Soto

-A Beach With It All
-Fort De Soto: Fortified With Fun
-Delightful Fort De Soto
-Details of Fort De Soto



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Honeymoon Island
Dunedin's Honeymoon Island was praised for its serene atmosphere and its "undisturbed natural beauty." Described as "not your typical beachgoer's beach,"
the barrier island sets itself apart because it "lets visitors interact with the scenic natural environment of the area, from swimming to seashells to sunsets."

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Read more about Honeymoon Island State Park

-Nature Center on Honeymoon Island
-Dog Beach at Honeymoon Island and Fort De Soto
-Details of Honeymoon Island



Clearwater Beach
 

Fodor's Travel Publications, America's largest travel publisher, named Clearwater Beach one of the East Coast's 7 Best Family Beaches. Clearwater Beach was referred to as a "a gem for families" with "gorgeous white sand, attentive lifeguards, shallow waters that are clear and warm, a pier, and plenty showers and restrooms." And, with Sunsets at Pier 60, nearby Beach Walk and countless watersports options, there's something for every age in the family.

Read more about Clearwater Beach

-Clearwater Beach: By Land, By Sea, By Air
-Beach Walk on South Clearwater Beach
-Details of Clearwater Beach


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